M25.649
BillableStiffness of unspecified hand, not elsewhere classified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Loss of normal movement and flexibility in hand joints when it is unclear which side is affected or both sides are involved.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when bilateral hand involvement is present or when laterality cannot be determined from the record
- •Query the provider if documentation allows for specification of right or left hand
Code Hierarchy
└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.6Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified└M25.64Stiffness of hand, not elsewhere classified└M25.649Stiffness of unspecified hand, not elsewhere classified
└M25.649Stiffness of unspecified hand, not elsewhere classified